YNW Melly
Jamell Maurice Demons (born May 1, 1999), better known as YNW Melly, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He was born in Gifford, Florida. He was best known for his songs "Murder on My Mind" and "Mixed Personalities" featuring Kanye West. He released his album, We All Shine, in January 2019. He was in jail but is now released and is waiting for trial where he can get a death penalty
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Birth name | Jamell Maurice Demons[1] |
Also known as | Melly, Melvin |
Born | May 1, 1999 |
Origin | Gifford, Florida, U.S. |
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Years active | 2016–2019 |
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Relatives | YNW BSlime (brother) |
Website | ynw4life |
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Criminal information | |
Criminal status | Incarcerated since February 13, 2019 |
Criminal charge | Premeditated first-degree murder (x2) |
Date apprehended | February 13, 2019 |
Imprisoned at | Broward County Jail, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
In February 2019, Demons was charged with two counts of first-degree murder relating to a shooting that took place in October 2018.[2] Jury selection for his trial took place on April 11, 2023.[3] It will take place sometime in June 2023.[4]
In April 2020, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, Demons tested positive for Covid-19 but was denied bond.[5]
References
- Stephanie Dube Dwilson (June 30, 2020). "YNW Melly Arrested: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- "Rising rapper YNW Melly grieved publicly for two friends. Police say he killed them". CNN. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- "YNW Melly's Trial Begins Jury Selection". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- "YNW Melly's Murder Trial Gets Underway". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- "Judge Reportedly Orders YNW Melly to Remain in Jail Despite COVID-19 Diagnosis". Complex. Retrieved June 8, 2023.